I disagree. People who are willing to inflict hardships on others that they aren't willing to bear themselves have no business in any position of authority. That's especially true for people who victimize children.
I mean, the bar is set so low here that it's basically just laying on the floor. If you want to make little kids wear cloth masks all day, literally the least you could do is wear a mask yourself. You're telling everyone it's no big deal and it's important for public safety, so be a role model. If you can't accomplish that, GTFOH. If you can't exercise leadership when it's easy and the cameras are on, why should I ever trust you to do the right thing when it's hard and nobody is watching?